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Retailer eyeing Craig

Wal-Mart confirms interest in city

By Christina M. Currie

January 11, 2005

Wal-Mart officials confirmed Tuesday that they have been looking at property in Craig, but whether that means a super store will be here soon remains to be seen.

Museum stops admission fees

Commissioners see link between visitation drop, sales tax revenue

By Rob Gebhart

January 11, 2005

The Moffat County commissioners eliminated admission fees to the Museum of Northwest Colorado on Tuesday.

Council OKs ephedrine ordinance

By Christina M. Currie

January 11, 2005

The most vocal opponent of an ordinance limiting the placement of ephedrine-based products was the first to motion for its approval Tuesday night.

VNA denied funds

Council won’t finance Haven acquisition

By Christina M. Currie

January 11, 2005

The Craig City Council will offer the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association a letter supporting its attempt to acquire The Haven, but no money will accompany it.

Heartbreak

Comeback falls short in overtime

By David Pressgrove

January 11, 2005

Shawn Hansow wasn’t going to let it happen again.

The comforts of home

MCHS beats Fruita Monument by 33 in home opener

By David Pressgrove

January 11, 2005

In the first home game of the season for the Moffat County High School girls, basketball coach Craig Mortensen liked the cushy seats that are new to the sideline, and the way his team played helped him fully enjoy the new thrones.

Police blotter for Jan. 12

January 11, 2005

Craig Police Department • Nothing reported Tuesday.

Our view: Tackling TABOR

January 11, 2005

Lawmakers say they will call a rare opening-day joint session of the state House and Senate to tackle the budget crisis when the Legislature convenes this morning.

Indicators report released

Findings suggest 25 percent of valley residents are ‘working poor’

Daily Press staff

January 11, 2005

More people entering retirement age are moving to the Yampa Valley. The area is becoming more ethnically diverse. Telecommuters and location-neutral businesses are becoming more prevalent.

Man pleads guilty to attempted sex assault

Robert Garcia, 34, could get three years in prison at sentencing March 15

By Amy Hamilton

January 11, 2005

Patrick and Jennifer Germond couldn’t figure out what was going on with their 13-year-old daughter. They couldn’t explain the secretive phone calls and why she seemed to withdraw from activities that she used to love.

Lillian Ruth Boggs

January 11, 2005

Lillian Ruth Boggs of Craig died Jan. 10, 2005. She was 87. Services are pending.

Mary R. Denker

January 11, 2005

Memorial services for Mary R. Denker of Hayden, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, at Faith Lutheran Church in Craig. Private family interment will be in the Hayden Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Faith Lutheran Church or the Lutheran Hour, both in care of Grant Mortuary.

Steele to lead BOCC

By Rob Gebhart

January 11, 2005

Moffat County Commissioner Saed Tayyara made a challenge in blood on his first day in office.

CNCC releases estimates for cost of new hospital

By Amy Hamilton

January 11, 2005

Colorado Northwestern Community College officials said it will cost more than $3.3 million to develop a new hospital on its property west off Moffat County Road 7, but they said the college would kick in $750,000 for infrastructure costs and more money for other potential shared costs between the hospital and college.

Commissioners unaware of R.S. 2477 legal effort

Officials plan executive session to discuss issue

By Rob Gebhart

January 11, 2005

Moffat County commissioners say they were not aware of a contracted attorney’s efforts to use a Civil War—era right-of-way law to defend the county’s claims to a contested road in Greystone.

Datebook for Jan. 12

January 11, 2005

Today The Craig branch of the Moffat County Libraries is closed for installation of new computers.

News briefs for Jan. 12

January 11, 2005

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced that restrictions on the flu vaccine had been lifted. The general public can now receive a flu shot. VNA, 745 Russell St., in Craig will hold a drop-in clinic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. High-risk individuals who have not received their shots are encouraged to do so. For children ages 6 months to 18 years who need shots, call 824-8233 for a same-day appointment. Shots are $18 for adults and between $0 and $18 for children. Medicare and Medicaid participants should bring their cards.